Health News

New Program To Help Breast Cancer Patients In DC Wards

There's a new program designed to help more women in DC win the fight against breast cancer through early detection.

FCC Considers New Rules For Medical Body Area Networks

The Federal Communications Commission is considering new rules to carve out a piece of the wireless spectrum for life-saving technology called Medical Body Area Networks.

Study: 96% Of Restaurant Entrees Exceed USDA Limits

If you plan to chow down tonight at a big chain restaurant, there's a better than nine-in-10 chance that your entree will fail to meet federal nutrition recommendations for both adults and kids, according to a provocative new study.

Bill To Ban DC Abortions Gets First Hearing

A bill that would ban abortions in the District of Columbia after 20 weeks of pregnancy will get its first hearing in the House.

Coffee Could Help You Live Just A Little Longer

A new study of more than 400,000 coffee drinkers finds regular or decaf coffee could help you live longer.

Higher Education Linked To Longer Life, CDC Report shows

Education may not only improve a person's finances, it is also linked to better health habits and a longer life.

A New Tool For Food Allergy Sufferers

AllergyEats lets readers find eateries that cater best to individuals with food allergies.

Small Soul Mates Battle Cancer Together

Get A Paper Cut, Save A Life

Registering to become a bone marrow donor just became as simple as tending to a paper cut.

Tips For Keeping Men Healthy

We were joined Tuesday morning by Dr. Felicia Stoler, a registered dietitian and exercise physiologist.

'Before I Die Wall' Brings Out Public Bucket List

Chalkboard is wiped clean for new bucket list every day, as long as it stays up.

Time Magazine's Controversial Cover

Time magazine's prcover has sparked controversy and conversation about attachment parenting.

Ayurvedic Medicine

It's a 5,000-year-old system of healing that's drawing contemporary high-profile proponents.

The Male Equivalent Of Menopause: MANopause

Mood swings, low sex drive, forgetfulness, sounds like menopause right? Actually, it's also MANopause.

FDA Panel Considers HIV Drug

A Food Drug Administration panel is expected to vote Thursday on whether to approve the first drug to prevent HIV in healthy people.